Whistler (n.)

  1. United States painter (1834-1903)

    [ Syn: whistler , james abbott mcneill whistler ]

  2. someone who makes a loud high sound

  3. large North American mountain marmot

    [ Syn: hoary marmot , whistling marmot , marmota caligata ]

  4. large-headed swift-flying diving duck of Arctic regions

    [ Syn: goldeneye , bucephela clangula ]

  5. Australian and southeastern Asian birds with a melodious whistling call

    [ Syn: thickhead ]

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